Lane Lambert has been appointed as the third head coach in Seattle Kraken history, replacing Dan Byslma. Lambert, with extensive NHL assistant coaching experience and a Stanley Cup win with the Capitals, inherits a team that missed the playoffs last season. He has prior familiarity with some of the Kraken roster and has a background as a former NHL player and coach in the AHL.
The Seattle Kraken have hired Lane Lambert as their new head coach, replacing Dan Bylsma, with Lambert bringing extensive NHL coaching experience, including a Stanley Cup win with the Capitals, to lead the team and improve their recent performance.
Seattle Kraken appointed Lane Lambert as their new head coach after an extensive search by GM Jason Botterill, who was impressed by Lambert's strategic vision and successful coaching background, including NHL experience with the Islanders and Capitals, and a history of winning and player development.
The New York Islanders have fired coach Lane Lambert after a disappointing season and named Patrick Roy as his replacement. Roy, a Hall of Fame goaltender and former Avalanche coach, will make his debut against the Dallas Stars. The Islanders are currently in sixth place in the Metropolitan Division and have struggled with inconsistency. President/general manager Lou Lamoriello made the decision to relieve Lambert of his duties and expressed the need to get the team back on track. Roy, known for his successful playing and coaching career, is focused on bringing consistency to the team's play and helping the players improve.
The New York Islanders have fired coach Lane Lambert and hired Patrick Roy as his replacement, as the team struggles to find consistency and secure a playoff spot. Roy, a Hall of Fame goaltender, returns to the NHL bench after coaching the Colorado Avalanche and the Quebec Remparts in the QMJHL. The Islanders hope Roy can address their defensive issues and lead them to the playoffs, as they currently sit two points out of a wild-card spot in a crowded Eastern Conference.
The New York Islanders have fired coach Lane Lambert and hired Patrick Roy, a four-time Stanley Cup champion and Hall-of-Fame goaltender, as their new coach. The decision comes after the Islanders' recent 2-6-2 slide, despite a promising start to the season. Roy, who has been coaching the Quebec Remparts in the QMJHL for the last five seasons, is known for his successful coaching stints with the Remparts and the Colorado Avalanche. The Islanders hope that Roy's leadership will provide the team with a much-needed boost as they aim to salvage their season.
Patrick Roy has been hired as the new coach for the New York Islanders, replacing Lane Lambert. The Islanders are currently sixth in the Metropolitan Division and have lost four of their last seven games. Lambert, who was in his second season as coach, was fired following the team's recent performance. Roy, a Hockey Hall of Fame goalie, previously coached the Colorado Avalanche and won the Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year in 2013-14.
Despite the New York Islanders' recent struggles, players are backing head coach Lane Lambert and taking responsibility for the team's performance, emphasizing the need for improvement from within. While fans may be calling for change, both management and players have expressed support for Lambert, who has also received praise for his handling of rookie Kyle MacLean's NHL debut. Additionally, goaltender Semyon Varlamov is making progress in his recovery from a lower-body injury.